Dr. Caroline Richter of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is an expert on the lived experiences of neurodiverse youth as they navigate social and educational environments. This lecture explores her research and introduces participants to Universal Design for Learning—an evidence-based approach to optimizing teaching and mentorship by proactively removing barriers in the curriculum. For 4-H educators and volunteers, the lecture offers a practical framework for understand

Please join us for our next Talks at Twelve – Thursday, February 26 at noon with ACT for Youth Researchers  and Youth Researchers from The Learning Web .    Register here

Ready to Plant the Seeds of Belonging? Join us for the next 4-H Cultivating Connections, where we’re kicking off a series of opportunities to dig into the crucial link between youth belonging and young people becoming beyond ready to dream, achieve, and thrive in a changing world.   Our recent Career Ex 2025 data showed us something fascinating - while us adults might think we've got it all figured out, our awesome youth have some different stories to tell! (Spoiler alert: so

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We invite you to consider a contribution to the 2026 Human Ecology In‑Service, hosted in collaboration with FNEC, NYS 4‑H, PRYDE, ACT for Youth, and the Parenting Project in Ithaca, New York (April 15–17, 2026). The Human Ecology In-Service invites everyone in CCE to connect and share our work in helping humans and communities thrive.   The theme — improving human lives through connection and collaboration across contexts — guides our call for proposals. We are seeking: One‑h

New youth program materials from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): the Mindful Me Series : a research-informed resource designed to support emotional wellness for youth in grades K–8. The Mindful Me Series includes five activities across three age groups (K–2, 3–5, and 6–8) , featuring hands-on, age-appropriate lessons that help young people: Understand and name their emotions Build empathy and resilience Practice healthy coping strategies The program is flexibl

New Year, New NSO Opportunities! We need your insight to make 2026 the best year yet!  ✨  What do you think? What do new staff need to succeed? Share your feedback through our NEW STAFF NEEDS SURVEY   by January 20th  to help shape the 2026 experience! New staff or not- if you have participated- we want to know what you think and if you haven't- we'd love your insight into what you see as most important to New Staff. While we will accept feedback at any time, we invite you to

This experience is primarily geared toward adult 4-H/FFA club leaders, parents, and volunteers interested in natural resources and outdoor education trainings; teen leaders are also welcome to attend. NOTE: There is a registration fee of $30 which covers lunch and a physical copy of the textbook for participants to keep.

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Dear 4-H Educators, Staff, and Executive Directors, We warmly invite you to join the Expanded NYS 4-H Team for an upcoming meeting designed to connect, update, and meet in-person with our statewide 4-H community. During this session, we will share important updates about the NYS 4-H program, along with timely information from Administration. This is also an opportunity for open conversation—participants will be encouraged to visit with state 4-H staff, share their needs, wish

Please join us for our next Talks at Twelve – Thursday, December 4 at Noon with danah boyd.     From the early days of online communities, many pundits envisioned a world where people could be more connected around the globe thanks to new technology. And yet, this is not the world that social media brought forth. After years of struggling with misinformation, political polarization, and rampant distrust in institutions, many have begun to wonder if social media might be funda

We’re excited to announce the Northeast Clover Academy 2026  – a time to connect with colleagues in the region, explore new ideas, and reflect on how to apply what you learn in your work. Please save the following Thursday mornings (9:30–11:00 AM EST)  on your calendar: February 12, April 9, May 14, and December 10, 2026 Topics this year will include: Volunteer Management – Recruiting and Retention Program Planning Tools – Turning Ideas into Action Conflict De-escalation Grou

Mark your calendar the upcoming PYD Academy events! Virtual Research to Practice Conference & Immersions   Registration Opens December 1!   February 3–5, 2026 | 12–3:30 PM ET   The conference will equip educators with research-based insights and hands-on strategies to ensure youth are Beyond Ready for work and life. Across three days, leading researchers will share practical applications on challenge and discovery, goal setting, and positive emotionality.   The conference is

Join us for our upcoming webinar!   Growing the Future: Youth Leadership in Urban Agriculture Thursday, October 16th, 1 pm - 2:30 am...

4-H Colleagues –   We have upcoming opportunities to tune into your CCE Program Reporting (data due in the PDR system  by the end of...

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Dear 4-H Staff and Volunteers,   You’re invited to join an online session on how grapes can be introduced into New York State 4-H...

"Last year Beth Claypoole and I traveled to the ESP National Conference together.  While there and along the way home, we hatched an idea...